Kaleidoscope

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Kaleidoscope

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.303

Description

A cylindrical kaleidoscope, that appears to be made out of metal that has been covered to look like bamboo. The exterior of the kaleidoscope is light brown, with raised grooves near each end. Both ends of the kaleidoscope are flat and made out of metal. The viewing side has a small triangle through which to look through, while the other side consists of clear glass with numerous beads in a variety of shapes and colors inside, to create the patterns.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Kaleidoscope

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy, Optical

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Length

9-1/4 in

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Metal, Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good